Maintenance Repair Technician

Salary: $14.09 - $16.92 Hourly
Location : 1801 Williams Blvd., Kenner, LA
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 00055
Department: General Services
Opening Date: 07/13/2026


General Description
ONE CURRENT VACANCY

40 HOURS PER WEEK POSITION

Under general supervision, performs unskilled to skilled work in one or more building trades to maintain and repair assigned facilities. Work involves repairing, remodeling, building (carpentry, plumbing, and electrical), cleaning, stripping and waxing floors, etc. Reports to the assigned Foreman.

Duties of Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Maintenance Repair Technicians perform a variety of work according to assigned work and/or supervisor.
Duties may include the following:

Performs cleaning and general building and grounds maintenance.

Sets up tables, tents, and chairs for events and special events.

Performs grass cutting and edging.

Ensures that all assigned buildings are cleaned and well kept.

Fixes and/or repairs minor electrical, plumbing, carpentry, etc.


Receives and/or reviews various records and report such as work orders and verbal instructions.

Prepares and/or processes various records and reports such as verbal information.

Refers to street maps, instructions to assemble, policy and procedure manuals, codes / laws / regulations, publications and reference texts, etc.

Operates a variety of vehicles, equipment, and machinery such as lawn mower, truck, weed eater, blower, lawn edger, etc.


Uses a variety of tools such as general hand tools, drill, pallet jack, air tools, jack, screwdrivers, pliers, socket set, wrenches, etc.; and a variety of supplies such as wood, paint, light bulbs, cleaning products, gas, oil, general office supplies, etc.

Interacts and communicates with various groups and individuals such as immediate supervisor, coworkers, contractors, officials / administrators, and the general public.

Minimum Qualifications


Requires three to six months of related facility maintenance experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities. Must possess a current, valid Louisiana Driver's License.May be required to obtain specific technical certifications as deemed necessary by supervisor.

Supplemental Information

Note : The City of Kenner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kenner Civil Service Department posts current examination announcements at its office and on its online application website. Job applications may be filed only when an examination is announced. It is important that you include your entire employment history including periods of unemployment on your application, plus any relevant education and experience. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. Some job postings have an application deadline; others are open on a continuous basis until a sufficient number of applications have been received. Applicants who are interested in jobs that are not currently open for application may complete a job interest card which may be filed with the Kenner Civil Service Office at any time. DELAY IN THE MAIL: The Kenner Civil Service Department cannot accept responsibility for failure of the applicant to receive an admission slip to an examination, or for failure of the Department to receive material mailed by the applicant. VETERANS PREFERENCE in examinations will be granted only to those persons who provide proof of military service during covered periods and who are found to be eligible. The Kenner Civil Service Department does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admission or access to, or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. Therefore, reasonable accommodations will be provided to allow access to the Department's programs and activities for individuals with disabilities unless such accommodations would result in undue hardship. Auxiliary Aids such as readers, taped text, and large print material or other aids are provided for individuals requesting such accommodations under provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act.



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****REVIEW YOUR APPLICATION TO MAKE SURE IT IS CURRENT. Failure to provide your qualifying work experience may result in your application not being considered.****

DISCLAIMER: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
HEALTH INSURANCE : Comprehensive medical benefits options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full-time employment. Dependent coverage is also available. The City of Kenner also offers voluntary insurance plans: DENTAL, VISION, and SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE PLANS (VOLUNTARY LIFE, CANCER, ACCIDENT, CRITICAL ILLNESS, HOSPITAL CONFINEMENT, LONG-TERM DISABILITY and SHORT-TERM DISABILITY).


LIFE INSURANCE : All full-time employees are insured under a Group Life Insurance policy through Prudential Life Insurance Company. The coverage is one and half times the employee's salary, up to $300,000. The policy also provides a Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment benefit. The premium cost is covered by the City of Kenner. Coverage is effective the first of the following month, following full time employment.

RETIREMENT SYSTEM : The City of Kenner's regular full time employees are enrolled with the Municipal Employees Retirement System of Louisiana. Both the City of Kenner and the employee contribute the required percent to the system. The employee's contributions are kept on account and will be refunded, if the employees leaves employment before they are retirement eligible.


DEFERRED COMPENSATION : The City of Kenner currently participates in a 457 Plan with MassMutual. This is a voluntary investment program that the employees are allowed to participate in at a contribution rate of their choice (must be within the designated maximum and minimum limits, as set for by Plan Document). The City of Kenner does not contribute to the 457 Plan.


HOLIDAYS : Sixteen paid official holidays are observed, plus any other holidays which may be declared by the Mayor.


ANNUAL AND SICK LEAVE : Eligible Kenner employees earn annual leave and sick leave. Accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service.

WORKING TEST PERIOD : Upon appointment to a position in the classified service, the employee shall serve a working test period of six (6) months, unless extended.


EAP : The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is a program which provides a professional to help employees and their families to resolve problems. This service is 24 hrs. / 7 days per week, voluntary participation and confidential.


Kenner reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.


CITY OF KENNER
PUBLIC INFORMATION NOTICE
01


Do you possess a current, valid Louisiana Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

02


The position for which you submitted an application is an ESSENTIAL DUTY POSITION which requires incumbents to report to and possibly remain at work during emergency situations even when other employees are allowed to be off, including, but not limited to, city-wide declared emergencies. ARE YOU WILLING TO ACCEPT AN ESSENTIAL DUTY POSITION?

• Yes
• No

03


How much building maintenance experience do you possess?

• 0 to 5 months
• 6 to 12 months
• over 12 months

04


List all employers where you gained building maintenance work experience. If none, list N/A.
05


How much groundskeeping/landscaping experience do you have?

• 0 to 5 months
• 6 to 12 months
• over 12 months

06


List all employers where you gained groundskeeping/landscaping experience. If none, type N/A.
07


Do you have experience in basic carpentry work including the layout and measuring of projects?

• None
• Less than 12 months
• 12 to 24 months
• More than 24 months

08


List all employers where you gained basic carpentry work knowledge, including layout and measuring of projects experience. If none, type N/A.
09


Do you have experience in basic electrical work including replacing electrical fittings and ballasts?

• None
• Less than 12 months
• 12 to 24 months
• More than 24 months

10


List all employers where you gained electrical work experience. If none, type N/A.
11


Do you have experience in performing general, basic plumbing tasks?

• None
• Less than 12 months
• 12 to 24 months
• More than 24 months

12


List all employers where you gained basic plumbing experience. If none, type N/A.
Required Question